Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastle Law,fort,Abernethy
Iron Age · Fort,abernethy

Castle Law,fort,Abernethy

Scotland
HES SM2477
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort,abernethy
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Law is an Iron Age fort located near Abernethy in Perthshire, Scotland. The site consists of a hilltop enclosure defended by multiple ramparts and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in eastern Scotland. Occupation evidence suggests the fort was in use during the Iron Age period, serving as a defensive stronghold within the broader settlement landscape of Tayside. The monument remains a significant archaeological example of prehistoric fortification practices in this region, preserving important evidence of early Scottish settlement organisation.

Castle Law,fort,Abernethy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2477. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Law,fort,Abernethy?

Castle Law is an Iron Age fort located near Abernethy in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2477.

What period does Castle Law,fort,Abernethy date from?

Castle Law,fort,Abernethy dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort,abernethy. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Law,fort,Abernethy?

Castle Law,fort,Abernethy is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM2477.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Law,fort,Abernethy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Court Knowe, mound 170m E of Gornogrove (5.5 km), Corston Tower,towerhouse and dovecot (6 km), Strathmiglo Churchyard,symbol stone (6.1 km).

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